Haitian and African drums are among the pieces on display not for sale at the Folk Music Center, which also operates as a nonprofit educational organization. The center is working with the nearby Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts to develop an exhibition about the artistry in handmade instruments. Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Ave., folkmusiccenter.com.

Haitian and African drums are among the pieces on display not for sale at the Folk Music Center, which also operates as a nonprofit educational organization. The center is working with the nearby Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts to develop an exhibition about the artistry in handmade instruments. Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Ave., folkmusiccenter.com. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Haitian and African drums are among the pieces on display not for sale at the Folk Music Center, which also operates as a nonprofit educational organization. The center is working with the nearby Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts to develop an exhibition about the artistry in handmade instruments. Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Ave., folkmusiccenter.com.